Big Josh – The Joshua Tree Muffler Man
As of 2018, there is a new guy in town, the Joshua Tree Muffler Man – Big Josh.
Where is the Joshua Tree Muffler Man?
You can find Big Josh the Joshua Tree Muffler Man outside of The Station, in the town of Joshua Tree. It is just east of the National Park entrance.
The Station
61943 29 Palms Hwy
Joshua Tree, CA
In December of 2016, I traveled south along Route 111 on my way towards Salvation Mountain near the town of Mecca, California. At the time, the only thing on my mind was racing the setting winter sun so that I could have enough time to visit the attraction.
To my surprise, a muffler man came in to view as I motored along. All decked out in his cowboy finery, he was a handsome surprise.
Fast forward to 2017. The Mecca Muffler Man was sold and removed from his perch along the Salton Sea.
After being out of sight for almost a year, in 2018 he returned to view with a spiffy new paint job in the town of Joshua Tree. You’ll find him now a hop, skip, and a jump from the World Famous Crochet Museum standing outside of The Station.
In addition to his spiffy new livery, he’s also got himself a new name: Big Josh!
Say hello to Big Josh – The Joshua Tree Muffler Man.
Big Josh the Joshua Tree Muffler Man stands outside of The Station, welcoming visitors from far and wide with his rugged, handsome exterior.
His newly painted orange shirt, blue jeans and cowboy hat are a nice sartorial update. And, they do a good job of protecting his delicate skin from the ever-present sunshine of the desert. No one likes a wrinkly muffler man with age spots. Truth.
The Station
61943 29 Palms Hwy
Joshua Tree, CA
Unfortunately, The Station wasn’t open when I stopped by. Based on my peek through the window, it looks like they have a few items that I would have enjoyed.
Come for the muffler man, stay for the Gay Bikers for Jesus.
Your always finding the tall guys.
From the position of his hands, it looks like he was designed to be holding something, like a rifle. Do you know?